Japanese Chin

Japanese Chins are members of an alert, gentle and charming breed that make excellent companions. Their inquisitive and intelligent personality is reflected in their expression.
Japanese Chin adult black and white

About the Japanese Chin

Japanese Chins have made a name for themselves as loving, graceful lapdogs. These dogs are affectionate with their owners, loving nothing more than being by their side.

Despite their small size, these dogs have large, boisterous personalities and plenty of energy. Their intelligence, coupled with their adaptability and love for their human families, has made them popular companions across the world.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed specifics

Country: Japan

Size category: Very small

Avg life expectancy: 10-12 years

Intelligent / Loving / Reserved

Key facts

Requires a lot of grooming

Garden not essential

Needs a lot of human interaction

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